Assessment of ultraviolet and infrared radiation transmission through automobile windshields and side windows
The results demonstrated the ability of both UV and IR radiation to transmit through vehicle windows. For instance, the highest UV transmission through the side and front windows were recorded at 1.70 and 0.80 mW/cm<sup>2</sup>, respectively, while the IR transmission through the side and front windows were 84.17 and 98.27 mW/cm<sup>2</sup>, respectively. These findings highlight the need for improved protective measures against both UV and IR radiation, especially in hot climates where prolonged exposure to solar radiation is common. The study also identifies a gap in public awareness of IR radiation and calls for further research into effective strategies for mitigating these risks.
Authors
- Ghada Naje AlEssa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2220-8091)
- Hoor Fayez AlDushaishi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4487-4629)
- Syed Mehmood Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8769-5620)
- Nouf Jubran AlQahtani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2839-5177)
- Amnah Nabil Bukair (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7932-6577)
Institutions
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1497357
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.01
Funders
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University